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1. A docking station for a modular patient monitoring system, the docking station comprising: a first display screen; a first docking port of a plurality of docking ports, wherein: the first docking port is in communication with the first display screen, and the first docking port is positioned on a side of the docking station; a first detachable docking arm configured to extend from the first docking port and beyond an edge of the first display screen when the first detachable docking arm is connected to the first docking port, the first detachable docking arm comprising: a first connector, configured to provide a first electrical and mechanical connection with the first docking port, and disconnectable from the first docking port; and a second connector, configured to provide a second electrical and mechanical connection with a detachable first portable monitor, and disconnectable from the first portable monitor, wherein: the first portable monitor is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of a first one or more patient parameters, the first detachable docking arm is configurable to position the first portable monitor in any of a plurality of positions relative to the first display screen, and the second connector is positionable beyond the edge of the first display screen on the detachable docking arm when the detachable docking arm is connected to the first docking port; and a second docking port of the plurality of docking ports, wherein: the second docking port is in communication with the first display screen, the second docking port is configured to provide an interface with a first detachable expansion module, and the first detachable expansion module is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of a second one or more patient parameters.
A docking station for a modular patient monitoring system features a display screen and multiple docking ports. One docking port, located on the side, connects to the display screen and a detachable arm. This arm has connectors for both the docking port and a portable monitor, providing power and data communication. The portable monitor measures patient parameters. The arm allows positioning the monitor at various angles relative to the docking station's screen, extending beyond its edge. Another docking port connects to the display screen and accommodates a detachable expansion module that monitors additional patient parameters.
2. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the first docking port is configured to be interchangeably usable with a plurality of different portable monitors.
The docking station as described previously, which includes a display screen, multiple docking ports, and a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to one port on the side and expansion modules to another port, is designed so that the first docking port for the portable monitor can be used with different types of portable monitors interchangeably. This means a single docking port is not limited to a specific model or manufacturer of portable monitor.
3. The docking station of claim 2 , wherein the second docking port is configured to interchangeably interface with a plurality of different expansion modules.
The docking station from the previous descriptions, which includes a display screen, multiple docking ports, and a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to one port on the side and expansion modules to another port where the port for portable monitors is interchangeable, is also designed so that the second docking port, used for expansion modules, can interchangeably interface with different types of expansion modules. This allows users to easily swap modules based on their needs, without needing a new docking station.
4. The docking station of claim 1 further comprising: a third docking port of the plurality of docking ports, wherein: the third docking port is in communication with the first display screen, the third docking port is configured to provide an electrical and mechanical connection with a second portable monitor via a second docking arm, and the second portable monitor is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of a third one or more patient parameters.
The docking station as described previously, which includes a display screen, multiple docking ports, and a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to one port on the side and expansion modules to another port, further includes a third docking port that also connects to the display screen. This third port is specifically designed to connect a second portable monitor using a second docking arm. The second portable monitor also provides patient parameter monitoring, enabling simultaneous data from multiple portable devices.
5. The docking station of claim 4 , wherein: the second docking port is configured to provide an interface with a second expansion module, and the second expansion module is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of a fourth one or more patient parameters.
The docking station, featuring a display screen, multiple docking ports (including one with a detachable arm for a portable monitor), and a third port for another portable monitor as described previously, includes a second docking port that interfaces with a second expansion module. This second expansion module provides monitoring for a fourth set of patient parameters, expanding the overall monitoring capabilities of the docking station with two expansion modules.
6. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the second docking port interfaces with the first detachable expansion module via a module dock.
In the docking station which includes a display screen, multiple docking ports, and a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to one port on the side and expansion modules to another port, the second docking port interfaces with the first detachable expansion module through an intermediary module dock. Instead of directly connecting, the expansion module connects to the module dock, and the module dock connects to the docking station.
7. The docking station of claim 6 , wherein the module dock provides an electrical and mechanical connection between the first detachable expansion module and the docking station.
The docking station that includes a display screen, multiple docking ports, a detachable arm for portable monitors, and a module dock connecting an expansion module to the docking station (as described in the previous claim) provides an electrical and mechanical connection between the expansion module and the docking station. The module dock ensures both a secure physical connection and reliable data and power transfer.
8. The docking station of claim 1 , wherein the first portable monitor includes a second display screen.
The docking station with a display screen, multiple docking ports, and a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors where a portable monitor is connected to a docking port on the side as described previously, includes a portable monitor that itself has a second display screen built into it. Thus, there are two display screens: one on the docking station and one on the portable monitor.
9. The docking station of claim 8 , wherein the second display screen is viewable simultaneously with the first display screen when the first portable monitor is connected to the first docking port via the first detachable docking arm.
The docking station, featuring a display screen, multiple docking ports, a detachable arm, and a portable monitor with its own display screen (as described previously), is designed so that both display screens (the one on the docking station and the one on the portable monitor) are viewable at the same time when the portable monitor is connected via the detachable arm. This enables viewing more patient data at once.
10. A method for displaying measurements of patient parameters, the method comprising: receiving, at a docking station and via a first docking port of the docking station, a first signal indicative of a first one or more patient parameters from a detachable first portable monitor, wherein: the first docking port is positioned on a side of the docking station, a first detachable docking arm is configured to extend from the first docking port and beyond an edge of a first display screen when the first detachable docking arm is connected to the first docking port, the first detachable docking arm comprising: a first connector, configured to provide a first electrical and mechanical connection with the first docking port, and disconnectable from the first docking port; and a second connector, configured to provide a second electrical and mechanical connection with a first portable monitor, and disconnectable from the first portable monitor, the second connector positionable beyond the edge of the first display screen on the detachable docking arm when the detachable docking arm is connected to the first docking port; the first portable monitor is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of the first one or more patient parameters, and the first detachable docking arm is configurable to position the first portable monitor in any of a plurality of positions relative to a first display screen; receiving, at the docking station and via a second docking port of the docking station, a second signal indicative of a second one or more patient parameters from a first detachable expansion module, wherein: the second docking port is configured to provide an interface with the first detachable expansion module, and the first detachable expansion module is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of the second one or more patient parameters; and displaying measurements of at least one of the first or second one or more patient parameters on the first display screen of the docking station.
A method for displaying patient parameter measurements involves a docking station that receives signals from a detachable portable monitor via a docking port on its side, utilizing a detachable arm for connection. The docking arm allows positioning the monitor's screen in multiple ways relative to the docking station's primary display. The docking station also receives signals from a detachable expansion module through another docking port. The method then displays measurements from either the portable monitor, the expansion module, or both, on the docking station's primary display screen, integrating data from multiple sources.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the first detachable docking arm is configured to be interchangeably usable with a plurality of different portable monitors.
In the method for displaying patient parameters using a docking station, a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to a docking port on the side, and expansion modules to another port that involves receiving signals from these modules and displaying measurements (as described previously), the detachable docking arm is designed to be interchangeably usable with different types of portable monitors. This means the method can support various portable monitor models without requiring hardware changes.
12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the second docking port is configured to interchangeably interface with a plurality of different expansion modules.
The method for displaying patient parameters, that uses a docking station, a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to a docking port on the side, expansion modules to another port where the arm can work with different portable monitors, and that involves receiving signals from these modules and displaying measurements (as described previously) can use the second docking port so that it interchangeably interfaces with a plurality of different expansion modules. This means the method is compatible with various expansion module types without needing reconfiguration.
13. The method of claim 10 further comprising: receiving, at the docking station and via a third docking port of the docking station, a third signal indicative of a third one or more patient parameters from a second portable monitor, wherein: the third docking port is configured to provide an electrical and mechanical connection with the second portable monitor via a second docking arm, and the second portable monitor is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of the third one or more patient parameters.
The method for displaying patient parameter measurements using a docking station and detachable modules, as described previously, further includes receiving a third signal from a second portable monitor via a third docking port. This third port allows connection via a second docking arm, and the second portable monitor provides measurements of a third set of patient parameters. The docking station then displays data from all connected portable monitors and expansion modules.
14. The method of claim 13 further comprising: receiving, at the docking station and via the second docking port of the docking station, a fourth signal indicative of a fourth one or more patient parameters from a second expansion module, wherein: the second docking port is configured to provide an interface with the second expansion module, and the second expansion module is configured to provide functionality for monitoring of the fourth one or more patient parameters.
The method for displaying patient parameter measurements, involving a docking station and detachable modules (including portable monitors and expansion modules and a second portable monitor and its signals), as described previously, further includes receiving a fourth signal from a second expansion module via the second docking port. This second expansion module provides measurements of a fourth set of patient parameters. The docking station can then display data from all connected devices: two portable monitors and two expansion modules.
15. The method of claim 10 , wherein the second docking port interfaces with the first detachable expansion module via a module dock.
In the method for displaying patient parameters using a docking station, a detachable arm for connecting portable monitors to a docking port on the side, and expansion modules connected to another port and displaying measurements, as described previously, the second docking port interfaces with the first detachable expansion module through a module dock. Instead of direct connection, the expansion module's signal is routed through the module dock.
16. The method of claim 15 , wherein the module dock provides an electrical and mechanical connection between the first detachable expansion module and the docking station.
The method for displaying patient parameters using a docking station, that connects an expansion module through a module dock to a docking port after it has been measured, as described previously, where the module dock provides both an electrical and mechanical connection between the expansion module and the docking station. This ensures secure physical and reliable data/power transfer during the process.
17. The method of claim 10 , wherein the first portable monitor includes a second display screen.
In the method for displaying patient parameters using a docking station, with its detachable portable monitors and expansion modules, as described previously, the first portable monitor includes a second display screen on the portable monitor itself. This adds an additional screen for displaying patient data.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the second display screen is viewable simultaneously with the first display screen when the first portable monitor is connected to the first docking port via the first detachable docking arm.
The method for displaying patient parameters where both the docking station and portable monitor are connected by a docking arm where the portable monitor has its own display screen, as described previously, is designed so that both display screens (the docking station's and the portable monitor's) are viewable simultaneously when the portable monitor is connected. This allows operators to see more data concurrently.
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December 19, 2017
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